Climate Quiz Challenge

Test your knowledge on climate and see if you can score a perfect 10 in this geography quiz!

published on August 06
1/10

What is the primary factor that influences climate?

Latitude
Elevation
Distance from the equator
Ocean currents
2/10

Which of the following gases is the main contributor to global warming?

Which of the following gases is the main contributor to global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Methane
3/10

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time?

Climate
Weather
Atmosphere
Precipitation
4/10

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines climate?

Topography
Wind patterns
Proximity to water bodies
GDP of a country
5/10

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's overall temperature?

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's overall temperature?
Global warming
Ice age
Heat wave
Tropical cyclone
6/10

Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and little to no vegetation?

Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and little to no vegetation?
Polar
Tropical
Temperate
Desert
7/10

What is the term for the phenomenon of excessive warming of the Earth's atmosphere?

What is the term for the phenomenon of excessive warming of the Earth's atmosphere?
Greenhouse effect
Albedo effect
Ozone depletion
Acid rain
8/10

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to climate change?

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to climate change?
Deforestation
Burning fossil fuels
Industrialization
Natural disasters
9/10

What is the average global sea level rise attributed to climate change?

3.3 millimeters per year
0 millimeters per year
10 centimeters per year
1 meter per year
10/10

Which climate zone experiences distinct seasons and moderate temperatures?

Temperate
Tropical
Polar
Arctic